Non-Certified Sterilization Processing Technician

Peak Vista Community Health Centers•Colorado Springs, CO

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 20 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
1 year of previous experience in Sterile Processing or Dental Assistant with sterilization experience preferred.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older to be an eligible driver on behalf of Peak Vista.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Must meet and maintain driver criteria as prescribed by Peak Vista’s insurance underwriter.
CPR Certification to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Intermediate ability to access the intra/internet to manage timecard, review policies and procedures and read company communications; use e-mail to communicate with co-workers, leadership and other departments; use and create a variety of templates, complex tables, manage table data, sort and filter merges and also perform basic work with existing Macros; customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data and elaborate reports; work with multiple worksheets, filter data, use integrate functions and manipulate databases; customize templates and the PowerPoint environment and to make a presentation interactive by using hyperlinks and active buttons.

Nice To Haves

Active certification of CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from IAHCSMM or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from CBSPD or Certified Dental Assistant with sterilization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains departmental organization and cleanliness.
Conducts appropriate sterilization cycles needed in accordance with instrument manufacturer’s instructions.
Maintains accurate tracking/documentation for all clinic instrumentation received and distributed.
Maintains records of continuing education.
Provides appropriate communication and tag any instrumentation or equipment removed from service.
Verifies cleanliness of instrumentation and assemble in accordance with the instructions.
Prioritizes daily tasks and clinic deliveries.
Provides appropriate communication for needed supplies.
Assists with clinic instrument transportation when needed.
Works weekends and/or alternate shifts as necessary.
Performs task and responsibilities as assigned by department manager
Ability to travel inside and outside of the Colorado Springs area.
Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, medical staff, and leadership.
Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
Strives to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service
Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and Conflict of Interest requirements.
Enhances the effectiveness; efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals.
Other duties as assigned